Floral wreath pin



Apwifl 9, 1929. P, WIL N mmms FLORAL WREATH PI N Filed May 4, 1928Patented Apr, 9, i929,

CLEMENT P. WILSON, OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.

FLORAL WREATH PIN.

Application filed May 4,

This invention relates to pins used in the forn'iation of floral pieces,and more particularly wreaths of a lasting character in which theprincipal design is worked out in magnolia leaves pinned to acushion-like foundation of moss. Such leaves as used for these deco'ative purposes, while very beautiful, and apparently leathery intexture, are really brittle and easily broken and torn, and unless thefastening pin is used with extreme care, and unless, furthcrn'iore, itis specially adapted for its service, the leaf will be broken as pinnedor later, and may thus fall away from the wreath or be displaced.

The object of this invention is to provide an improved pin for theservice indicated, so formed as to be easily inserted, to keep itspotion securely in the foundation, and to hold. the leaf againstdisplacement even if more or less torn and broken.

In the accompanying d 'awing, forming a part ofthis specification, Fig.1 shows in perspective the improved pin and its application 1 and use inthe formation of a decorative wreath. Fig. 2 shows the pin alone inperspective. Fig. 3 is a side view of the same as it lies in oneposition on a table. Fig. 4; is a similar view of the same in its otherposition on a table.

In the drawing, the numeral 5 denotes the foundation for a wreath ofthis type, which in practice is formed of a roll of moss 6 and awrapping of paraflined paper 7, or the like suitably fastened in placeby a cord 8. ()n this foundation the magnolia leaves 9 are laid indiverse and overlapping order, suceessively pinned to the foundation.

The pin 10 is formed of wire, with substantially parallel legs 11,acutely sharpened at 12, and preferably crimped at 13. This crimp, whiletending to enlarge the hole in the leaf somewhat, need not necessarilytear the leaf, and is of special advantage in affording a 128. SerialNo. 275,124.

better anchorage in the mess of the foundation than is obtained bystraight legs. The head of the pin is formed a V, and bent at rightangles to the legs.

In Fig. 1 is illustrated one of the convenient ways to use the pin.Instead of holding the pinby one or both of its legs, which may ofcourse be done, the pin may be held by its head between the thumb andfinger and so thrust nearly home. A final push by a thumb or fingercompletes the operation, The lateral projection of the V head issuflicient to give the operator a good hold, and in no way can the pinbe more quickly and con veniently used.

lhe form of the pin is such that it is very easily picked'up from thefiat surface of a table. A number of pins cast on such a sur face takesthe position shown either in Fig. 3 or 4. In the former position the pinis picked up by its head, and used as shown in Fig. 1. In the latterposition it may be handlcd by its legs, or by a touch rolled to theother position, and handled by its head.

When a break occurs in a leaf, such as is indicated at i l, the lateralreach of the V head is sufficient to bridge the break, usually, and thushold the leaf securely in place.

laaving thus described my invention, I

cla'in:

l. A floral wreath pin formed of wire, with substantially parallel legs,sharpened at the ends, and the loop formed as a V projecting atsubstantially a right angle to the legs.

2. A floral wreath pin formed of wire looped to form a pair ofsubstantially paral lel legs, sharpened at the ends, and criinped nearthe head, the loop being formed as a head disposed at a lateral rightangle to the legs.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

CLEMENT 1?. WILSON.

